Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

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Also known as:  ALDH2

 

Description

Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase is an Dehydrogenase Enzyme.  It is one of several forms of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase.

 

Biological Function of Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

Metabolism

 Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase facilitates the detoxification of Acetaldehyde (by oxidizing Acetaldehyde to Acetic Acid).  [1]

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

Minerals

 Zinc is an essential component of Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase.

 

These Herbs may Inhibit the Activity of Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

 Kudzu may inhibit the activity of Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase (due to the Daidzin content of Kudzu).  [2]

 

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